Harry Wolff

Harry Wolff

November 09, 1915 - August 13, 2009

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Harry Wolff, 93, Streeter, ND died early Thursday morning August 13, 2009 at the Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND.

Harry Wolff was born November 9, 1915 at Blackfoot, ID, the son of Gottlieb Wolff and Rose (Zeeb) Wolff. In 1916 the family moved back to the farm South of Streeter, ND. He received his elementary education and grew to manhood in the vicinity while working on the family farm.

He and Leah Ruff were married August 9, 1936 at Streeter, ND. They made their home on their farm West of Streeter until 1941 when they moved to the farm Southeast of Streeter, ND. They farmed for 49 years until selling the farm, retiring and moving into Streeter in 1992 where they have continued to reside.

He was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Streeter, ND. He served on the Board of Streeter Housing. He was a Germania Township assessor and supervisor. He also served on various church boards and the Men's Brotherhood.

He is survived by his wife Leah, Streeter, ND; 3 sons, Clayton (Beverly) Wolff, Jamestown, ND; LeRoy (Shirley) Wolff, Missoula, MT; Darold (Diane) Wolff, Waverly, IA; 1 daughter, DyeAnne Flowers, Deltona, FL; 8 grandchildren, Wendy, Penny, Kelley, Melodee, Jennifer, Jonathan, Todd, Tami; 16 great grandchildren, Micah, Lucas, Trevor, Lane, Alex, Tyler, Hailey, Troy, Derek, Riley, Quintin, Andrew, Christopher, Daniel, Brandon, Joshua 2 great great grandchildren, Madison and Kylee; 1 sister, Viola Kaufman, Clackamas, OR; 2 half-brothers, Arlo Schulz and Norman Schulz, both of Portland, OR; 1 half-sister, Darlene Mehlhoff, Onalaska, WI, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Rueben Wolff, 1 step-sister, Frieda Henne, and 2 step-brothers, Fred and Eddie Schulz.

The Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday August 18, 2009 at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Streeter, ND with Rev. Darwin Kopfmann, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Streeter Cemetery at Streeter, ND.

Visitation: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday @ the funeral home

Prayer service: 7:00 PM Monday @ the funeral home in Jamestown

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Tracy Rivinius-Rudish
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I am so sorry to hear about Harry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Gretchen DeVore (Fenneman)
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Dearest Wolff family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you travel though this journey. Please know we are sending hugs and prayers of support to you during this difficult time. Blessing you as you remember the great man Harry was and what a wonderful time he will have in heaven watching over his family with love and waiting to share it's glory with you. - - Our our love - DeVore's
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Mark Vandeberghe
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Sorry to hear of Harry's passing. He was a wonderful man always with a smile and an uplifting word to say. He will be missed.
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Jo Vilhauer (kaiser)
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Wolff family, I was so sorry to hear about the death of Harry, I always admired him so much, (as well as Leah) If I can work it out I will be at the service, Cherish his wonderful memory, he was an example to others. Jo Vilhauer Kaiser Wishek ND
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Virginia Dockter
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Harry was one-of-a- kind and a spiritual giant. This Chinese Proverb is apt: ' A life is never ended until all the lives it has touched have ended too.' He was a dear man.
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Lowell Wolff
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Sorry for your loss. I always admired Harry's spirit - as did my dad - Hubert. He will be missed.

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